Virtusa COE(IT) – HIRING

67 Questions – 6 Sections – 180 Minutes

1. Aptitude – 10 Questions
2. Computer Fundamentals – 30 Questions
3. Pseudo-Code – 10 Questions
4. Communication (English) – 10 Questions
5. Coding – 4 Questions
6. Power Coding – 3 Questions

Reasoning Ability (Part of Aptitude)

A tells B, “though your parents and my parents are the same, I am not your brother.” How is A related
to B?
a) Step brother
b) Cousin
c) Sister
d) Cannot be determined

Pointing towards a man Amit says, He is the brother of my grandfather’s only son’s wife. How is the
person related to Amit?
a) Brother
b) Father
c) Maternal uncle
d) son

Robert’s mother-in-law is the mother of Julie’s mother-in-law. How is Robert related to Julie?
a) Uncle
b) Husband
c) Father-in-law
d) Father

A man introduces the boy with him as, The son of the father of my wife’s daughter. How is the boy
related to man?
a) Brother
b) Son-in-law
 c) Son
d) father

Derek has a brother named Andy. Derek is Casper’s son. Benny is Casper’s father. In terms of
relationship, how is Andy related to Benny?
a) Brother
b) Grandfather
c) Son
d) Grandson

Pointing to a picture, Robert said, “She is the maternal grandmother of my father’s wife’s sister’s
daughter.” How is the lady in the picture related to Robert?
a) Maternal grandmother
b) Mother
c) Grandmother
d) Cannot be determined

Susan is the only daughter of Sandra. Sandra’s son is the maternal uncle of Robert. How is Robert’s
father related to Susan’s mother-in-law?
a) Son
b) Son-in-law
c) Uncle
d) Father

In a family of six members 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2 is the son of 3 but 3 is not the mother of 2. 1 and 3 are a
married couple. 5 is 3’s brother. 4 is 1’s daughter and 6 is 2’s brother. Find the number of male
members in the family.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) 5

If JOHN is coded as INGM, then what would be the code for MARY?
a) NBSZ
b) LZQZ
c) LZQX
d) LAQX
If KNIFE is coded as MPKHG, then what would KING be coded as?
a) MLPI
b) MJPI
c) MKPI
d) MKPJ

If we code ELLE SHAWN as “ELLS” and HENRY LOGES as “HENL”, what should we code ASHLEY ROGUE
as?
a) ASRH
b) ASHS
c) ASHR
d) ASSH

In a certain coding system “READ” is coded as 1357 and “WRITE” is coded as 91263. How will you code
“WIDER”
a) 92371
b) 92713
c) 92731
d) 92317

If GOAT is coded as HPBU, then what is the code for LION?

a) MJQO
b) NJPO
c) MJPO
d) MKPO

In a certain coding system HOUSE is coded as 25310 and LEASING is coded as 9061784. How will you
code GEASE?
a) 40610
b) 46010
c) 40601
d) 40061

If we code Angelina Jolie as AJ and Barack Obama as BO, what will be Kelly Brook coded as?
a) KB
b) BK
c) LC
 d) KC

If FINE is coded as 7654 and DINE is coded as 8754, then what is the code for F?
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5
d) 4

If COME is coded as %$#@ and GO is coded as $*, then what is the code for O?
a) $
b) #
c) @
d) *

If we code TOM CRUISE as TOC and JACK HURLEY as JAH, what would ANGEL WINSLET be coded as?
a) ANW
b) ANB
c) ANE
d) ANS

If we code LIZ HURLEY as LHU and KATE WINSLET as KWI, what will LARRY PAGE coded as?
a) LAP
b) LPA
c) PLA
d) LPG

Nidhi walks 7 km towards south, takes a left turn and walks 11 km. She now takes a right turn and
walks 7 km. She finally takes another right turn and walks 11 km. Toward which direction is she walking
now?
a) East
b) West
c) North
d) South

Geet walks 20m toward west, takes a right turn and walks 30m. Again, he takes a right turn and walks
20m. Toward which direction is he facing?
a) East
b) North east
 c) South
d) South east

Alex starts from his house and walks 2 miles in the south direction. He then turns left and walks 5 miles
more. In which direction is he with respect to his house?
a) South west
b) North
c) West
d) South east

Deepika walks 35m toward west, turns right, walks 15m. She turns to her right an walks 20m, turns
right again and walks 15m more. How far is she from the starting point?
a) 15m
b) 50m
c) 35m
d) None of the above

Rohan walks 20 m towards east, takes a right turn and walks 30 m. Again, he takes a right turn and
walks 20 m. Towards which direction is he facing now?
a) North East
b) South East
c) North
d) East

Ram walks 80m towards west, takes a left turn and walks 50m. He again takes a left turn and walks
70m. Towards which direction is he from his starting point?
a) South
b) West
c) South west
d) South east

Reeta and Rishika are of same height. Mihika is taller than Sanu but not shorter than Reeta. Mihika is
shorter than Poorvi. Among all the girls, who is the tallest?
a) Mihika
b) Sana
c) Reeta and Rishika
d) Poorvi
Among L, M, N, O and P, each have different heights. The one who is the second smallest, is 72 cm. N is
92 cm. Only one person is taller than N. P is taller than L but smaller than O. O is not the tallest. Which
among the following is most likely to be M’s height?
a) 86 cm
b) 89 cm
c) 95 cm
d) 92 cm

1. City P is bigger than city Q

2. City T is not as big as city Q but bigger than city R
3. City R is bigger than city S
4. City S is the smallest
If the first three statements are true, then the fourth statement is:
a) True
b) False
c) Uncertain

1.Sam scored more marks in English than Alex.

2.Alex scored lesser marks in English than Carol.
3.Carol doesn’t score highest in English among Sam, Alex and herself.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
a) True
b) False
c) Uncertain

1.Melissa owns more cars than Grace

2.Grace owns fewer cars than Pam
3.Pam owns more cars than Melissa
If the first two statements are true, then the third statement is:
a) True
b) False
c) Uncertain

1.X is younger than Y

2.Z is younger than X
3.Z is younger than Y
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
a) True
 b) False
c) Uncertain

1.Billy earns more than Rachel

2.Martha earns less than Billy
3.Martha and Rachel earn equally
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
a) True
b) False
c) Uncertain

1.Cary runs faster than Magie

2.Magie runs slower than Tom
3.Tom and Cary run at the same speed
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
a) True
b) False
c) Uncertain

1.Mary is taller than Eddy

2.Eddy is not as tall as Carol
3.Carol is taller than Mary
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
a) True
b) False
c) Uncertain

John is taller than Kris. Leonard is taller than Mario. Mario is shorter than Nick. Kris and Nick have
exactly the same height.
If the information above is true, which of the following must also be true?
a) Leonard is taller than Nick
b) Leonard is taller than John
c) Kris is shorter than Leonard
d) John is taller than Mario

Five people are standing in a row facing towards north direction. If T is standing just next to R and the
position of R is 3rd to the right of Q. S is not the immediate neighbour of Q. What is the position of R
with respect to S?
 a) Immediate neighbour
b) 2nd to left of S
c) None of the above
d) Cannot be determined

P, R, Q, and S are playing a game of carom. P, R and S, Q are partners. If S is to the left of P who is
facing East, then which direction does Q face?
a) East
b) West
c) North
d) South

Numerical Ability (Part of Aptitude)

Susana gets 36% of the marks required to pass Mathematics exam. If the pass marks are 55%, then
what percentage has Susana secured in the exam?
a) 17.5%
b) 19.8%
c) 21.2%
d) 20.8%

If a book is marked at $25 and is sold at a discount of 20%, then what is its selling price?
a) $20
b) $22.50
c) $24
d) None of the given options

Two outlet pipes can empty a tank containing 1300 litre of water in 7.2 minutes. What is the rate at
which the tank gets emptied?
a) 325 L/min
b) 394 L/min
c) 180.56 L/min
d) 135.44 L/min
e) 481.5 L/min

If a discount of 20% is allowed on an article worth $1500, then what will be the selling price of the
article?
 a) $1250
b) $1200
c) $1300
d) $1500

15 women can do ½ work in 20 days. In how many days will 20 women do the full work?
a) 30 days
b) 35 days
c) 15 days
d) 40 days
e) 45 days

A beats B by 30m or 10 seconds. To finish a race of 1200m, how much time will B take?
a) 450 sec
b) 400 sec
c) 350 sec
d) 500 sec

What is the discount allowed if a shopkeeper announces that on a purchase of three articles, the
fourth one is free?
a) 30%
b) 20%
c) 25%
d) 50%

If John’s father gives him 2% of his salary as pocket money, what is John’s pocket money if his father’s
salary is $20000?
a) $4000
b) $400
c) $40
d) $4

A tank is filled in 9 hours and it takes 10 hours when there is a leak in a bottom. If the tank is full, then
in what time will the leak empty it?
a) 90
b) 45
c) 75
d) 65
 e) 80

I drove 60km at 30kmph and then an additional 60km at 50kmph. Compute my average speed over my
120 km.
a) 37.5 kmph
b) 42 kmph
c) 90 kmph
d) None of these

What is the discount allowed on a product if its selling price is $3500 and the discount given is $40?
a) 1.88%
b) 2.2%
c) 1.13%
d) 1.14%

The temperatures on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in a week are 90F, 94F and 98F respectively.
Find the average temperature for the three days mentioned.
a) 96F
b) 92F
c) 93F
d) 94F

If a tailor uses 2.5 meters of the 3 meters of cloth given by the customer, what percentage of the cloth
is still left with him?
a) 12.5%
b) 33.33%
c) 16.67%
d) 18.99%

A car travels at 40kph for the first 5 hrs and then 45 kph for the next 6 hours. Find the ratio of distances
travelled.
a) 27:20
b) 14:10
c) 20:27
d) 10:14

Mickey has some pens. He sells 40% of the pens and still has 420 left with him. Originally, how many
pens did he have?
 a) 680
b) 490
c) 700
d) 720

A gun is fired at a distance of 3.32 km from Babar. He hears the sound 10 second later. Find the speed
of the sound.
a) 301 m/s
b) 302 m/s
c) 332 m/s
d) 340 m/s

The average of first 40 results is 40, and that of next 60 results is 60. What is the average of all 100
results?
a) 46
b) 48
c) 50
d) 52

Adam is travelling at a speed of 48 kmph. In one hour, he covers 12% of the total path. What is the
total distance that Adam has to travel?
a) 360km
b) 380 km
c) 400 km
d) 420 km

P is twice as good as Q. Together they finish the work in 14 days. In how many days can Q alone do the
same work?
a) 40 days
b) 24 days
c) 21 days
d) 42 days

The population of a town increases from 175000 to 350000 in a decade. What is the average
percentage increase of population per year?
a) 10%
b) 15%
c) 20%
 d) 25%

The ages of four friends are 32, 34, 36 and 38 respectively. Find the average of four friends.
a) 33
b) 34
c) 35
d) 36

In a class of 25 students, if 5 are absent, what is the percentage of students present?

a) 25%
b) 75%
c) 20%
d) 80%

A machine produces 100 units of product per minute. If 24 units of product are packed in the case, how
many cases can be filled in one hour by the machine?
a) 125
b) 250
c) 500
d) None of these

John can type 1920 words in two hours. Number of words he can type in one minute is:
a) 12
b) 14
c) 18
d) 16

What is the percentage of discount given if an article worth $3000 is sold for $2100?
a) 20%
b) 25%
c) 30%
d) 35%

Paul gets a hike of 5% in his salary this year. He now earns $21000. What was Paul’s salary last year?
a) $20000
b) $19500
c) $19000
d) None of the above
A car requires 15 litres of fuel on day 1 of the journey and 20 litres of fuel on day 2, then what is the
average fuel consumption of the car over the two day’s journey?
a) 17.5 litres
b) 18 litres
c) 19 litres
d) 20 litres

A product selling at $350 is sold for $300. What is the percentage of discount allowed on the product?
a) 14.28%
b) 15.28%
c) 18.80%
d) None of the given options

A woman completes two-third of a task in 1 hour. How much time does a man takes to complete the
same task, if he is half as efficient as the woman?
a) 0.75 hours
b) 1.5 hours
c) 3.33 hours
d) 3 hours
e) 2 hours

A car travels at the rate of 25 kph for 4.0 minutes, then at 50 kph for 8.0 minutes and finally at 20 kph
for 2.0 minutes. Find the total distance covered in km.
a) 10 km
b) 6 km
c) 9 km
d) None of the above

Jane drives at an average speed of 45 mph on a journey of 135 miles. How long does the journey take?
a) 3 hrs
b) 3.30 hrs
c) 4 hrs
d) 2 hrs

What was the selling price of an article, if the marked price was $800 and a discount of 15% was given
on it?
a) $750
 b) $720
c) $500
d) $680

If the price of a shirt with 12% tax is $448, what is the price without the tax?
a) $400
b) $396
c) $407
d) $411

Rajshankar sells 14 health insurance, 2 travel insurance and 8 life insurances in 6 days. Calculate the
average number of insurances sold by him in these 6 days.
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 7

What is the percentage of discount allowed if a product costing $4500 is sold at $3900?
a) 12.4%
b) 14%
c) 13.33%
d) 15.66%

Dan wants to insure his property worth $41650. If the premium is 1/8% of the value of the property,
what is the premium that Dan has to pay?
a) $55.0
b) $57.625
c) $52.0625
d) $52.05

What is the percentage of discount given, if an article of marked price $400 is sold at $320?
a) 15%
b) 20%
c) 25%
d) 30%

Walking at 4/5 of his usual speed a man is 10 mins late. Find his usual time.
a) 81 mins
 b) 64 mins
c) 40 mins
d) 52 mins

An airplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 240 kmph in 5 hours. To cover the same distance in
5/3 hours, it must travel at a speed of?
a) 300 kmph
b) 360 kmph
c) 600 kmph
d) 720 kmph